The Confident Rider with JoyRidge

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Hosted by Kaite Lorentz of Joy Ridge Coaching Welcome to The Confident Rider—a podcast for equestrians who want more than just technique. Here, we blend real talk, rider mindset, and personal growth with honest conversations from the barn aisle and beyond. Join Kaite and her guests—trainers, riders, and horse lovers from all walks—as they share hard lessons, personal wins, and the deep connection we all crave with our horses and ourselves. Whether you’re in the saddle, in the muck boots, or in the middle of a mental block, you’ll find stories, strategies, and soulful coaching to help you ride with more confidence and clarity.

  1. 09/11/2025

    Dear Rider: Saying No Is the New Yes

    Dear Rider: The next time you’re tempted to say “yes” when your gut whispers “no,” remember: Saying no protects your confidence, your connection with your horse, and your joy in riding.   You are the rider in control here.   You get to decide what’s best for you and your horse.   And that’s the foundation for every successful ride

    8 min

  2. 09/08/2025

    The Client You Should Have Said No To

    You know the one, the client that steals the peace, that needs all the extra “support”… In this episode, Coach Kaite talks about how to protect that peace, BEFORE taking that client that sends your gut into a knot.

    5 min

  3. 09/04/2025

    Dear Rider: A Letter To Grief

    In this Dear Rider episode, Kaite speaks to grief, to the heart, and to the soul. Giving permission to grieve without apology. A letter to Joy, the reason behind Joyridge, and heartfelt permission to feel that grief.

    7 min

  4. 09/01/2025

    Was That My Last Horse?

    In today’s tender episode, Kaite speaks to grief and loss in the horse world. Whether you’ve just recently experienced a loss, or it’s been years… that grief can still come and go. You are not alone.

    9 min

  5. 08/21/2025

    Dear Barn Owner: Bringing in New People

    A loving and heartfelt letter to the barn owners and trainers out there just trying to make a living… maybe you have spots to fill, and the importance of your barn reflecting who you are.. not just who pays their board.

    6 min

  6. 08/18/2025

    Bringing in New People

    In this episode, Kaite discusses how important it is to fill your barn, not just with people, but the right people. Saddle up, this ones for the barn owners and trainers.

    7 min

  7. 08/14/2025

    Dear Rider: Breathing Through the Fear

    In this Dear Rider Episode, Kaite talks about bring your awareness back to the present, and the 6-3-6 breathing tool. Saddle up, and get ready to expand.

    6 min

  8. 08/11/2025

    What If I Mess Up: Fear of Failure in the Big Class

    In this episode, Kaite talks about the fear of failure, and how quickly it sneaks in undetected. Saddle up, because were talking about show nerves!

    8 min
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Hosted by Kaite Lorentz of Joy Ridge Coaching Welcome to The Confident Rider—a podcast for equestrians who want more than just technique. Here, we blend real talk, rider mindset, and personal growth with honest conversations from the barn aisle and beyond. Join Kaite and her guests—trainers, riders, and horse lovers from all walks—as they share hard lessons, personal wins, and the deep connection we all crave with our horses and ourselves. Whether you’re in the saddle, in the muck boots, or in the middle of a mental block, you’ll find stories, strategies, and soulful coaching to help you ride with more confidence and clarity.

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